Pharmacology: Anti-Infective Drugs Exam

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Pharmacology: Anti-Infective Drugs (PM)*

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Question 1

This anti-infective agent exerts its effect by interfering with steps in protein synthesis.

A

Macrolide

B

Sulfonamides

C

Antimycobacterial

D

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Question 1 Explanation:

Options B, C, and D exert their effect by depriving the invading organisms of the essential substances they need for cell division or reproduction.

Question 2

A 60 year old male patient on fourth day of his antibiotic therapy complains of dizziness and nausea. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?

A

Institute safety precaution and raise side rails.

B

Collaborate with the doctor about antibiotic therapy’s dosage and duration.

C

Provide comfort measures.

D

Instruct client to inform you if symptoms get worse.

Question 2 Explanation:

All other options are correct but it is best to address the main cause of the patient’s manifestations. Elderly patients are more sensitive to neurologic and GI adverse effects of drugs.

Question 3

This antibiotic can have an adverse effect of dizziness, vertigo, and loss of hearing.

A

Chloramphenicol

B

Aminoglycoside

C

Vancomycin

D

Fluoroquinolones

Question 3 Explanation:

This antibiotic collect in the 8th cranial nerve causing neurotoxicity as manifested by dizziness, vertigo, and loss of hearing.

Question 4

When an anti-infective agent is said to be no longer effective for a patient, the patient has developed:

A

Immunity

B

Tolerance

C

Non-responsiveness

D

Resistance

Question 4 Explanation:

It occurs when the cells of the invading pathogens no longer respond to the drug.

Question 5

A middle-aged woman came to the ER and complains of ringing in the ears, paresthesias of the extremities, and erythema of the back. She also noticed that she had decreased urine output. What history of drug intake should the nurse ask?

A

Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)

B

Antifungals

C

Vancomycin

D

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Question 5 Explanation:

Its toxicity includes ototoxicity, renal failure, and red man syndrome characterized by erythema on the neck and back, paresthesia, chills, severe hypotension, and fever.

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Question 1

This anti-infective agent exerts its effect by interfering with steps in protein synthesis.

A

Macrolide

B

Sulfonamides

C

Antimycobacterial

D

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Question 1 Explanation:

Options B, C, and D exert their effect by depriving the invading organisms of the essential substances they need for cell division or reproduction.

Question 2

A middle-aged woman came to the ER and complains of ringing in the ears, paresthesias of the extremities, and erythema of the back. She also noticed that she had decreased urine output. What history of drug intake should the nurse ask?

A

Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)

B

Antifungals

C

Vancomycin

D

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Question 2 Explanation:

Its toxicity includes ototoxicity, renal failure, and red man syndrome characterized by erythema on the neck and back, paresthesia, chills, severe hypotension, and fever.

Question 3

A 60 year old male patient on fourth day of his antibiotic therapy complains of dizziness and nausea. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?

A

Institute safety precaution and raise side rails.

B

Collaborate with the doctor about antibiotic therapy’s dosage and duration.

C

Provide comfort measures.

D

Instruct client to inform you if symptoms get worse.

Question 3 Explanation:

All other options are correct but it is best to address the main cause of the patient’s manifestations. Elderly patients are more sensitive to neurologic and GI adverse effects of drugs.

Question 4

This antibiotic can have an adverse effect of dizziness, vertigo, and loss of hearing.

A

Chloramphenicol

B

Aminoglycoside

C

Vancomycin

D

Fluoroquinolones

Question 4 Explanation:

This antibiotic collect in the 8th cranial nerve causing neurotoxicity as manifested by dizziness, vertigo, and loss of hearing.

Question 5

When an anti-infective agent is said to be no longer effective for a patient, the patient has developed:

A

Immunity

B

Tolerance

C

Non-responsiveness

D

Resistance

Question 5 Explanation:

It occurs when the cells of the invading pathogens no longer respond to the drug.

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1. This antibiotic can have an adverse effect of dizziness, vertigo, and loss of hearing.

Chloramphenicol

Aminoglycoside

Vancomycin

Fluoroquinolones

2. This anti-infective agent exerts its effect by interfering with steps in protein synthesis.

Macrolide

Sulfonamides

Antimycobacterial

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

3. A 60 year old male patient on fourth day of his antibiotic therapy complains of dizziness and nausea. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?

Institute safety precaution and raise side rails.

Collaborate with the doctor about antibiotic therapy’s dosage and duration.

Provide comfort measures.

Instruct client to inform you if symptoms get worse.

4. When an anti-infective agent is said to be no longer effective for a patient, the patient has developed:

Immunity

Tolerance

Non-responsiveness

Resistance

5. A middle-aged woman came to the ER and complains of ringing in the ears, paresthesias of the extremities, and erythema of the back. She also noticed that she had decreased urine output. What history of drug intake should the nurse ask?

Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)

Antifungals

Vancomycin

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Answers and Rationale

1. Answer: B. Aminoglycosides. This antibiotic collect in the 8th cranial nerve causing neurotoxicity as manifested by dizziness, vertigo, and loss of hearing.

2. Answer: A. Macrolide. Options B, C, and D exert their effect by depriving the invading organisms of the essential substances they need for cell division or reproduction.

3. Answer: B. Collaborate with the doctor about antibiotic therapy’s dosage and duration. All other options are correct but it is best to address the main cause of the patient’s manifestations. Elderly patients are more sensitive to neurologic and GI adverse effects of drugs.

4. Answer: D. Resistance. It occurs when the cells of the invading pathogens no longer respond to the drug.